Daver Austin Poet Free verse

Too Much Talk

There’s too much talk of winter now
          too much talk of weather
Every scrap of paper    blown outside
          defiles a memory of the forest green
Time for old ones    bent o’er rake and hoe
          to    desperately    conceive another spring
There’s too much talk of winter now

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Sue Mason December 11, 2009 at 12:43 PM Amen ... smile ... wonderful writing Daver !! Hope your holidays are great and that 2010 is a good year for you and yours !!

Corinne Curcio December 8, 2009 at 9:09 AM I so admire your writing Daver :-) I'm a big fan! Thanks for your always welcome comments - and hope you're doing well. Hugs to you

Barbara Cameron December 7, 2009 at 11:17 AM spring will always spring in the eternal breast! another understanding poem from your mighty pen Daver,

Brian Strand December 6, 2009 at 11:38 PM Yes silence can be golden Daver.Rgds Brian Thanks for your welcome comments today.

Brian Strand December 6, 2009 at 12:01 AM Nic one Daver.Rgds Brian & thanks for your always welcome comments

Carolyn Devonshire December 5, 2009 at 9:34 AM Really enjoyed the reference to the "old ones" hoping for a chance to enjoy another spring, Daver. Cleverly written to evoke a sense of longing for fresher, greener days and lost youth. Excellent one for my favorites! Much love, Carolyn

Brian Strand December 3, 2009 at 11:56 PM Like the kyriell flavour Daver.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments today

Marty Owens December 3, 2009 at 6:44 PM Nice poem...Enjoyed reading...Marty

December 3, 2009 at 1:17 PM We got a slight amount of snow yesterday and it is down to 19 degrees here in North Dakota today. I heartily agree with your last line. I love spring and would rather talk of it. Thank you for your kind comment today. Keep on writing! Karen

Elaine George December 3, 2009 at 12:38 AM Yes! I love it and at the same time deplore it! Can't make up my mind. Now isn't that just like a women? I love your style of writing, Dave. thank you for sharing. Lainie P.S. I miss kristen Reynolds too. She and John Heck are two of the most unique writers..

Sara Kendrick December 2, 2009 at 6:01 AM So let's talk of Spring and the wild running rose that beside my garden grows spiraling upwards to the sunny sky putting on buds that please the eye. Love the topic and the way that you put it together. Keep the magical pen flowing. Sara

Carol Sunshine Brown December 1, 2009 at 11:19 AM Wishing you a week blessed with love and inspiration Daver. I am thanking you for posting your excellent poetry which I have enjoyed reading today. Love, Carol

Carrie Richards November 30, 2009 at 6:22 PM Oh yes...I agree! There is too much talk of winter....let us talk of young days in summertime when limbs were young and tan and strong. What a terrific poem!!

James Peranteau November 30, 2009 at 5:33 PM Daver,...I havn't even started ! *smiles* I guess I havn't read or wrote much lately to see all of the writings. This was to the point and a great write Sir !!! james,..Oh,..and great entrance in Atlantis !!!

November 30, 2009 at 12:00 PM Interesting perspective for interesting reading. Nice use of imagery. So much truth to your words. Thank you for your kind comment. Have a good day! Karen

Barbara Gorelick November 30, 2009 at 11:41 AM what a stunning piece that speaks to my age. Good work my dear. BG